Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Completion Program

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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Completion Program

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

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Accredited diploma

Earn your credential from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.

Taught in English

Engage in group discussions with professors and peers.

120 credit degree

Transfer up to 64 credits toward the 120 credit degree.

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Learn when and where it works best for you.

$400 per credit hour (Summer 2025); $412 per credit hour (Fall 2025)

Benefit from affordable tuition and flexible payments.

Program Overview:

With a focus on written and verbal communication, the Bachelor of Liberal Studies core curriculum exposes you to a breadth of disciplines, including business and entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, philosophy, humanities, and natural and social sciences.

5 key concentrations
You’ll have the opportunity to further hone your skills in a specific concentration area, which will build upon the core academic foundations of the curriculum. Each concentration prepares you for your career journey.
World-class faculty
You’ll learn from a world-class faculty of distinguished scholars and industry leaders, who bring academic knowledge and professional expertise into the online classroom.
Program length
Students, on average, complete this program in 2 to 5 years. (average credits transferred in is 55, program length varies based on number of transfer credits, if any, and on the number of courses students choose to take each semester)
Convenient learning that fits your schedule
Balancing school and work can be difficult. Our asynchronous format means that you can complete coursework on your schedule. The mobile app helps you access certain course materials from anywhere, and save your content for offline access. Although you can view lecture videos and take notes directly in the app, students are encouraged to complete projects and assignments using a computer.

When you graduate, you’ll be able to:

  1. Critically analyze and engage with historical, contemporary, and enduring questions of the human experience.

  2. Understand fundamental concepts and methodologies in the humanities, the sciences and mathematics/statistics, and the social sciences; apply these methods to the analysis of complex problems.

  3. Discover and analyze primary and secondary sources relevant to specific research questions in particular academic disciplines.

  4. Recognize and respond to social justice issues, locally and globally; enact ethics-based approaches in study and work.

  5. Write well and present information clearly for specific audiences in appropriate forms and media.

  6. Demonstrate the ability to apply intercultural knowledge and competence by meaningfully and ethically engaging others.

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Course Trailers

International Organizations

Watch a trailer on Georgetown's International Organizations course.

The Human Condition

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Courses for the new Cybersecurity, Analytics, & Technology Concentration are available!

Get access to this concentration through one of the new courses including:

  • Applied Intelligence

  • Global Competitive Intelligence

In this concentration, you will gain the essential skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in areas such as intelligence, cybersecurity, criminology, or technology. The program combines theoretical understanding with practical expertise, ensuring you are well-equipped for the real-world challenges of these fields. 

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze and interpret intelligence data to identify patterns, threats, and opportunities in complex environments. 

  • Apply criminological theories to address contemporary social issues. 

  • Evaluate the use of current technologies for problem-solving and optimization in professional settings. 

  • Discuss the ethical and legal considerations associated with intelligence activities, security measures, and technological innovations.

Admissions Information

Applications for Summer 2025 are open.

Important Dates:

  • February 15, 2025: Summer 2025 priority deadline
  • March 12, 2025: Concentration Spotlight Webinar: Media, Communications, & Humanities - Register here
  • April 15, 2025: Summer 2025 final deadline

Unofficial Transcript Evaluation Opportunity

You can transfer up to 64 eligible credits towards the 120-credit degree. To see if your credits qualify, please complete the preliminary transcript evaluation form available to applicants who have completed all sections in the admissions application through the “Application Information” section.

Access the form.

Admissions Information

Applications for Summer 2025 are open.

Important Dates:

  • February 15, 2025: Summer 2025 priority deadline
  • March 12, 2025: Concentration Spotlight Webinar: Media, Communications, & Humanities - Register here
  • April 15, 2025: Summer 2025 final deadline

Unofficial Transcript Evaluation Opportunity

You can transfer up to 64 eligible credits towards the 120-credit degree. To see if your credits qualify, please complete the preliminary transcript evaluation form available to applicants who have completed all sections in the admissions application through the “Application Information” section.

Access the form.

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Degree Structure

Required Courses (8 units): Each concentration will have a defined set of 8 required courses, allowing you to go deep into your desired areas of study.

Elective Courses (14 units):  Fill in the rest of your course of study with 14 electives from across the curriculum, allowing you to broaden your engineering education and prepare yourself for modern engineering challenges. 

Capstone Project (2 units): Your final course in the master’s program will be MAS-E's unique, interdisciplinary capstone project. You will create a powerful example of your expert skill set, experience, and technical understanding that you can showcase when applying for engineering roles.

Customize your degree with the MAS-E Degree Planner

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Curriculum

Required Courses:

  • Techniques for Electronic Devices Fabrication
  • Human Centered Design Methods I
  • Electronic Properties of Materials
  • Introduction to Structural Materials
  • Development of Modern Materials for the Microelectronics Industry
  • Optimization of engineering systems
  • Quantum physics for semiconductor engineers
  • Development of Modern Materials for the Microelectronics Industry

Required Courses:

  • Techniques for Electronic Devices Fabrication
  • Human Centered Design Methods I
  • An Introduction to Continuum Mechanics and Modern Applications
  • Introduction to Structural Materials
  • Manufacturing in a Climate Emergency
  • Development of Modern Materials for the Microelectronics Industry
  • Quantum physics for semiconductor engineers
  • Development of Modern Materials for the Microelectronics Industry

Required Courses:

  • Principles of Modern Ocean Engineering
  • Engineering a Net-Zero Carbon Future
  • Manufacturing in a Climate Emergency
  • Nuclear Energy and the Environment
  • Earthquake-Induced Soil Liquefaction
  • Introduction to Structural Materials
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Wildland Fire Engineering

Required Courses:

  • Human Centered Design Methods I
  • Flying Robots: from Small Drones to Aerial Taxis
  • Analysis and Control of Nonlinear Systems
  • Legged Robots: How to Make Robots Walk & Run
  • Optimization of engineering systems
  • The Digital Transformation in Industry
  • Applied Data Science for Engineers
  • Python for Engineers